10Changing the signal durationYou will hear an audible signal when the appliance is switchedoff. You can change the duration of the signal.To do so, press the ƒ button for approx. 6 seconds.The new signal duration is adopted.The clock reappears.The following are possible:Short signal duration - 3 tonesLong signal duration - 30 tones.Care and cleaningWith careful care and cleaning your microwave oven will retainits looks and remain good order. We will explain here how youshould care for and clean your appliance correctly.: Risk of short circuit!Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners to cleanthe oven.: Risk of burns!Never clean the appliance immediately after switching off. Letthe appliance cool down.: Risk of electric shock!Do not immerse the appliance in water or clean under a jet ofwater.Surfaces are different, and damage caused by using the wrongcleaning agent can be avoided by observing the information inthe table below.Do not use■ sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.The surface could be damaged. If such a substance comesinto contact with the front of the appliance, wash it offimmediately with water.■ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliancedoor.■ metal or glass scrapers for cleaning the seal.■ hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.■ cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.Cleaning agentsCaution!Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switchoff the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Clean the outside of theappliance and the cooking compartment with a damp cloth andmild detergent. Dry with a clean cloth.Area Cleaning agentsAppliance front Hot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth and dry with asoft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners ormetal or glass scrapers for cleaning.Appliance front withstainless steelHot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth and dry with asoft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale,grease, starch and albumin (e.g. eggwhite) immediately. Corrosion can formunder such residues. Special stainlesssteel cleaning agents can be obtainedfrom the after-sales service or from spe-cialist shops. Do not use glass cleanersor metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.Cooking compart-ment made of stain-less steelHot soapy water or a vinegar solution:Clean with a dish cloth and dry with asoft cloth.If the oven is very dirty: use ovencleaner, but only when cooking com-partment is cold. It is best to use a stain-less-steel sponge. Do not use ovenspray or other aggressive oven cleanersor abrasive materials. Scouring pads,rough sponges and pan cleaners arealso unsuitable. These items scratch thesurface. Allow the interior surfaces todry thoroughly.Recess in cookingcompartmentDamp cloth:Ensure that no water seeps through theturntable drive into the appliance inte-rior.Turntable and turnta-ble ringHot soapy water:When putting the turntable back inplace, make sure it slots in correctly.Wire rack Hot soapy water:Clean using stainless steel cleaningagent or in the dishwasher.Door panels Glass cleaner:Clean with a dish cloth. Do not use aglass scraper.Seal Hot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth, do not scour. Donot use a metal or glass scraper forcleaning.Area Cleaning agents